Chaplain I, PRN

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a PRN on-site Chaplain to provide spiritual, emotional, and social support to patients, families, and staff. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver compassionate care and uphold Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Theology/Ministry/Divinity, and chaplaincy credentials or endorsement eligibility; one unit of CPE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent; candidate has up to one year to complete the unit.
• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.
• Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Ability to be self-reflective about work.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
• Able to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction.
• Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
• Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when needed.
• Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, social, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Work with interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality pastoral care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Be able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
• Advocate for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
• Utilize computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems to coordinate care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Listening

Spiritual care

Team collaboration

Self-reflection

Respectful demeanor

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Ministry/Divinity

Master's level work (preferred)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 1 unit

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. Pastoral Services assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Support Services
• Other Allied Health
• PRN
• Part-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR263992

PRN On-Site Chaplain Opportunity!

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree in addition to the required experience. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent experience. If equivalent experience, the candidate has up to one year to complete the unit.

Experience:

Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.

Certifications:

In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.

Other

• Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Ability to be self-reflective about work.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
• Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction.
• Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
• Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
• Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

Preferred Education:

Some Master's level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field. Two units of CPE.

Preferred Experience:

Current healthcare or military chaplaincy experience.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.